SUPPORT THE 2021 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN FUND

Be a lifesaver. Make your best gift now.

Because of you, we can provide critical help at a difficult time in Maurice’s life. That’s what we do, despite COVID-19 or how difficult the year. The “caring” doesn’t stop.

However this year, the pandemic’s financial repercussions are significant:

— Our thrift stores closed for three months resulting in the loss of crucial operating funds

— Major Fundraising Dinners also had to be postponed or canceled

— Food & supply costs increased when restaurants & grocery stores who normally donate these things shut down. That forced Wayside to find alternative means to locate, and pay for these vital, unbudgeted necessities.

— Burden on staff increased as volunteers were restricted from serving 

This is why the Annual Campaign needs your help today!

This could be the most important gift you’ll give all year.

YOUR GIFT WILL MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE!

Your Annual Campaign Year-end gift changes lives of Chicago homeless men, women, and children at Wayside. www.waysidecross.org

Before coming to Wayside, cancer, addiction and homelessness had gotten the better of Maurice. His life was in a tailspin.

But God still had plans for his life.  

One night, he called a life-long friend who picked Maurice up and brought him to our shelter and recovery center for men.

Two years later,  Maurice feels much better. He’s a Resident Assistant and works in transportation at Wayside. Each weekend, he visits and cares for his 80-year old mom.

He knows this life free from addiction, would never be possible without you… 

Be a lifesaver. Give today! 

This past year, the pandemic’s financial repercussions have been significant.
But we continued to provide critical help at a difficult time in Maurice’s life.

That’s what we do, despite COVID-19 or how difficult the year, the “caring” doesn’t stop.  It’s also why we need your help now:

Master’s Touch Recovery for Men helps men seeking a life transformation while learning and living the Gospel

Lifespring Recovery for Women provides a safe shelter for women and children. It help them learn the necessary skills to make good choices while encountering Jesus

Elgin Wayside Center provides shelter and support for the homeless so they can make that next right step

New Life Corrections takes the gospel to every jail and prison in Illinois

Urban Youth Ministry shares the gospel with at risk children, offers Christian after school activities, summer & winter camps, baseball and educational support

Hope Outreach teaches men work readiness, life skills and valuable on-the-job training

With your support, these critical ministries can continue transforming lives. Please help with your most generous gift possible. 

People like Maurice are counting on you! 

Your Annual Campaign Year-end gift changes lives of Chicago homeless men, women, and children at Wayside. www.waysidecross.org

This could be the most important gift you’ll give all year.

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